whimsical
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That’s the whimsical, charged appeal of the Charli XCX-starring “Erupcja,” a mélange of romance, escape and disruptive coincidence in modern Warsaw from American micro-auteur Pete Ohs.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
The actor, 86, finds the revelation delightful, triggering a hint of whimsical glee reminiscent of Gandalf himself.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
"It just seems so whimsical and delightful to be able to do that."
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
On “Pajarito,” a light and whimsical number in Spanish addressed to a little bird, he whistles part of the melody as the circular chord progression invites clapping along.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
“So, at last she’s done it,” Zella says with a whimsical smile.
From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
Vocabulary lists containing whimsical
Grade 10, List 5
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